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Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as the next US House speaker?

Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan from the Republican Party have declared their candidacy for the role.

Al Jazeera

Who will replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker?

The House has been left in turmoil after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker on Tuesday. As Republicans scramble to find his successor, here’s a look at some of the possible contenders. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK

Trump endorses Jim Jordan as House Speaker vote approaches - live

A Fox News debate set for Monday was reportedly cancelled after members ‘pissed’ at race playing ‘out so publicly’

The Independent UK

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The House can't work without a speaker. How will it choose McCarthy's successor?

Republicans plan to convene for a candidate forum on Tuesday and hold a speakership vote on Wednesday. While it's not clear who will be running, there's no question they face a tough road ahead.

WEKU

U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOP’s blessing

Texas has by far the largest Republican delegation in the House, and gaining their support would be a major boost for any candidate as the conference meets to pick new leaders next week.

The Texas Tribune

Fate of House GOP leadership throws Congress into chaos

House Republicans are scrambling to coalesce around a small number of candidates to be Speaker of the House but the path to electing someone is unclear.

WEKU

Jordan, Scalise running for speaker

Some allies for the former House speaker are out to get House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Punchbowl News reports

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‘Type A’ personalities paralyze House after historic McCarthy ouster - Roll Call

Being a psychiatrist or sociologist is not a requirement for the next speaker, but a background in either might not hurt.

Roll Call

House uncertainty puts shutdown specter right back on the table - Roll Call

Legislative action, including consideration of two appropriations bills set for this week, has ground to a halt in the House.

Roll Call

Who is Jim Jordan? The hard-right House speaker contender dogged by scandal

Contender for House speaker, described as ‘political terrorist’ by John Boehner, also linked to Ohio State sexual abuse scandal

The Guardian - US

Scalise, Jordan running for speaker, but may get company - Roll Call

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan said they are running for speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's ouster.

Roll Call

Republicans Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise launch House speakership bids

Hardline conservatives confirm intentions to run for the top House job a day after Kevin McCarthy was ousted by his own party

The Guardian - US

McCarthy becomes first speaker in history ousted - Roll Call

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from leadership by GOP colleagues angered by his handling of budget issues and other matters.

Roll Call

Jordan takes a shot at "hostile" Willis

House Judiciary Chairman Jordan sends another letter to Georgia DA Fani Willis

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘Is Chicago savable?’ GOP congressional hearing in Chicago marked by partisan attacks, false claims

The GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee held the hearing at Fraternal Order of Police headquarters to discuss violence in the city.

The Guardian - US

Congressional Republicans are trapped in a dangerous absurdity of their own making

By abasing himself to Trump and the most hardline Republicans, Kevin McCarthy made himself a political hostage

Chicago Sun-Times

Democrats blast House Republicans for planned forum on Chicago crime instead of working to avert a government shutdown

Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee plan to blame violent crime in Chicago on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx at a Tuesday forum at the city’s Fraternal Order of Police office.

The Guardian - US

Republican vitriol against prosecutors may spur violence, ex-lawmakers warn

‘Unprecedented and extremely dangerous’ attacks threaten justice system and prosecutorial independence, say former politicians

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The Independent UK

Adam Schiff accuses Republicans of setting stage for Trump dictatorship at tense hearing

California senate candidate accuses judiciary committee chairman of ‘trying to interfere in the prosecutions of Donald Trump’

The Independent UK

Jim Jordan called out for evading Jan 6 subpoena for 500 days

‘So if we’re going to talk about contempt of Congress, let’s get real,’ Rep Eric Swalwell said

Salon

GOP: Masters of comic-book villainy

Kevin McCarthy can't control his own caucus, let alone Congress. His next move is likely political suicide

Salon

Nadler slams Jordan's "political stunt"

"Extreme MAGA Republicans have poisoned our vital oversight work," Nadler said during his opening statement

The Guardian - US

Merrick Garland faces down Republican attacks over Hunter Biden inquiry

Attorney general questioned by House judiciary committee members in hearing that White House called a ‘circus’

Roll Call

Garland stresses independence of prosecutor leading Hunter Biden probe - Roll Call

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stressed his detachment from the federal investigation into President Joe Biden’s son Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

US attorney general rejects Republicans’ political influence accusations

Merrick Garland says politics has no influence on Justice Department amid Donald Trump indictments, Hunter Biden probe.

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